Who Are You Outside of Motherhood?

Our New Vision for Motherhood Support & Community

After two years of learning, growing, listening, and evolving, we're opening the doors to a brand new chapter of The Mama Healing Hub. In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes of our relaunch and sharing why we decided to completely rethink and rebuild the community we've been dreaming about. We talk honestly about what we've learned as therapists, mothers, and business owners, how our own growth shaped this new vision, and why creating a space that truly supports women requires more than just good intentions. Inside this conversation, we explore: • Why we chose to rebrand and restructure the Mama Healing Hub • What we've learned over the last two years • How our own personal growth influenced the direction of the community • The importance of connection, honest conversations, and feeling understood • What's new inside the Hub and how it's designed to meet you wherever you are in motherhood • Why we believe every mother deserves a space where she doesn't have to figure everything out alone This isn't just a relaunch. It's a reflection of who we've become and the kind of community we want to build alongside you. ✨ The Mama Healing Hub is officially LIVE! If you've been looking for a therapist-led space where you can slow down, make sense of what's going on, connect with other moms, and continue growing alongside women who truly get it, we'd love to welcome you. Join us here: https://www.themamahealinghub.com [https://www.themamahealinghub.com/] If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another mom who might be looking for a space like this.

How Do You Know You're Done Having Kids?

In this episode of The Mama Healing Hub Podcast, we're having one of the biggest conversations many parents quietly wrestle with: How do you know when you're done having kids? There isn't a checklist or a perfect answer. For some families, the decision feels clear. For others, it's layered with grief, uncertainty, differing desires, mental health considerations, finances, age gaps, relationship dynamics, and questions about capacity. As three therapists and mothers with very different experiences, we share our own stories of deciding whether to grow our families, navigating conversations with our partners, and exploring how fear, desire, and emotional readiness all play a role. This isn't an episode about convincing you one way or another. It's an invitation to slow down, reflect, and make sense of what might be influencing your own decision. In this episode, we explore: * Why deciding to stop having children is rarely just a practical decision * How mental health and nervous system capacity can shape family planning * What happens when partners want different family sizes * The role fear can play in staying stuck or rushing a decision * Why choosing not to decide right now can be a decision in itself * How to approach this conversation with more curiosity, clarity, and self-trust If you've ever found yourself wondering, Should we have another baby? or Is our family complete? this conversation is for you. 🤍 Stay Connected If you enjoyed today's episode and you're looking for more thoughtful conversations about motherhood, healing, relationships, and understanding yourself a little better, we'd love to stay connected. ✨ Follow us on Instagram: @themamahealinghubinc [https://www.instagram.com/themamahealinghubinc/]for behind-the-scenes updates and all the details about our upcoming relaunch. 📩 Want the first look before everyone else? Join our email list here [https://themamahealinghub.kit.com/779486c460⁠] And if this episode resonated with you, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast so you never miss a conversation.

Who Are You Outside of Motherhood?

Sometimes the hardest question to answer isn't "What do you need?" it's "What actually brings you joy?" In this episode, the three therapists behind The Mama Healing Hub guide each other through a simple visualization exercise that uncovers something surprisingly profound. If you were dropped alone on a peaceful island with no responsibilities, no expectations, and nowhere else to be… what would you naturally find yourself doing? Together, Vanessa, Carrie, and Alyssa reflect on the challenge many moms face when they've spent so long caring for everyone else that they've lost touch with what lights them up. They explore how reconnecting with joy doesn't have to mean planning a getaway or overhauling your life..it can begin with noticing the small moments that make you feel more like yourself. In this episode, we explore: * Why so many mothers struggle to answer the question, "What do I enjoy?" * A visualization exercise to help reconnect with yourself * The surprising role creativity can play in emotional regulation * Why community and safe relationships make joy easier to access * How tiny moments of pleasure can become powerful acts of self-care If you've ever wondered who you are outside of your responsibilities, this conversation is an invitation to get curious. And if you're looking for a place to keep having these kinds of conversations, The Mama Healing Hub is a virtual, therapist-led community where mothers can find real connection, guided support, and a space to come back to themselves. Follow us on Instagram (@themamahealinghubinc) and subscribe to stay up to date with our relaunch and everything happening inside the Hub.

Judgment, Shame, and the Motherhood Experience

No matter how confident we look on the outside, most mothers have experienced some version of mom shaming. Whether it comes from family members, friends, strangers online, or even our own inner critic, judgment can leave us questioning ourselves in moments that already feel high stakes. In this episode, Vanessa, Carrie & Alyssa explore the difference between judgment and shame, why parenting decisions can feel so emotionally loaded, and how our own insecurities can sometimes shape the way we respond to other mothers. We talk about the impact of feeling criticized, the importance of validation and community, and why most moms don't need more opinions...they need more understanding. This is a conversation about self-trust, compassion, and creating a motherhood culture where women feel supported rather than scrutinized. At The Mama Healing Hub, we believe mothers need more than information. They need connection, real conversations, and a space where they can be honest about what motherhood actually feels like without fear of judgment. Follow us on Instagram @themamahealinghub and share this episode with a mom who could use a little more support and a little less judgment.

Part II: Breast Health Education & Self-Exams: Breaking the Silence Around Women’s Wellness

In this episode of the The Mama Healing Hub podcast, Carrie Parker continues her conversation with Kate Martin and Rebecca Leonardes for a deeper discussion on breast health awareness, women’s wellness, self-exams and the importance of understanding your body over time. Together, they explore why breast health is still often treated as a taboo topic and why more open, honest conversations around women’s health matter. The episode highlights how education and awareness can help women feel more connected to their bodies, more informed about signs of change, and more empowered to advocate for their health. Kate and Rebecca discuss the importance of regular self-exams, physical breast exams, and learning what is normal for your own body so changes can be recognized earlier. This episode is warm, informative, and deeply empowering for women wanting to better understand their bodies, advocate for their health, and approach breast wellness from a more grounded and informed place. If you’re looking for a space to have more of these kinds of conversations ... the ones that go deeper, feel grounded, and help you come back to yourself ... you can join us inside The Mama Healing Hub:👉 ⁠www.themamahealinghub.com⁠ [http://www.themamahealinghub.com] And if you’re curious to learn more about breast health education connect with Kate and Rebecca, you can find them through The Rebalance Clinic:👉 ⁠https://www.rebalancelondon.com/ [https://www.rebalancelondon.com/]